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Universidad Autónoma de ChiriquíFaculty of Medicine
Scientific English 120A
Instructor : Marisol BarrazaGroup Presentation Project
Heat Emergencies
Group Members:Adames Alessandrina 4-765-2105
Arjona Mariet 4-900-123Branda Denis 4-763-418
Romero Sinthia 4-768-194
Date: 11/21/11
Index1.Glossary2.General Information3.Heat Emergencies Categories4.Heat Cramps5.Heat Cramps Symptoms 6.Heat Exhaustion7.Heat Exhaustion Symptoms8.Heat Stroke9.Heat Stroke Symptoms10.Heat Emergencies Causes11.Heat Emergencies First Aid12.Calling 91113.Heat Emergencies Prevention14.Heat Emergencies Treatment15.Heat Emergencies Equipment16.Bibliography
Glossary1. Heat Emergencies : emergencias por el calor
2. Heat Cramps : calambres por calor
3. Heat Exhaustion : agotamiento por calor
4. Heat Stroke : golpe de calor
5. Higher risk : mayor riesgo
6. Prolonged exposure : exposición prolongada
7. Diuretics : diaureticos
8. Sweat gland problems : problemas en la glándula sudorípara
9. Irrational behavior : comportamiento irracional
10.Unconsciouss : inconciencia
11.Heavy exertion : esfuerzos intensos
General Information
• Heat cramps is caused by loss of salt.• Heat exhaustion is caused by
dehydration.• Heat stroke is caused by shock.• Early symptoms: Profuse sweating Fatigue Thirst Muscle cramps
Heat Emergencies Categories
Heat emergencies fall into 3 categories:
1.Heat Cramps2.Heat Exhaustion3.Heat Stroke
Heat Cramps Definition : Muscular pain and spasms due to
heavy exertion. Involve the abdominal muscle or
legs. Caused by loss of water and salt
through sweating.
Heat Cramps Symptoms
Profuse sweating Fatigue Thirst Muscle Cramps
Heat Exhaustion
Definition : It is caused by fluid loss. Blood flow decrease in vital
organs. Resulting in a form of shock.
Heat Exhaustion Symptoms
Headache Dizziness Weakness Nausea and vomiting Cool , moist skin Dark urine
Heat Stroke
Definition :
Occurs when the body’s heat regulating mechanism fails.
Body temperature rises so high develop :
Brain damage Death
Heat Stroke Symptoms
• Fever (temperature above 104 º F)
• Irrational behavior
• Extreme confusion
• Dry, red and hot skin
• Rapid , weak pulse
• Seizures
• Unconsciousness
Heat Emergencies Causes Alcohol use Dehydration Heat disease High temperatures or humidity Medication such as : Diuretics Neuroleptics Phenothiazines Anticholinergics Prolonged or excessive exercise Sweat gland problems Too much clothing
• Have the person lie down in a cool place.
• Apply cool water directly to the person´s skin.
• Apply cool compresses on the person´s neck , groin , and armpits.
• For muscle cramps , massage in affected muscles gently , but firmly, until the relaxing.
• If the person show signs of shock starts having seizures , or loses consciousness , call 911 and give
first aid.
Heat Emergencies Firs Aid